US EditionWTA chairman Simon announces retirement. He oversaw player pay increase, took heat for Saudi stance
- Steve Simon will retire as WTA chairman after a decade, officially stepping down in December 2024.
- Simon joined the WTA as CEO in 2015 and transitioned to chairman after a 2023 leadership restructure separated the roles.
- During his tenure, Simon led a $400 million player compensation increase, forged a key partnership with CVC Capital Partners, and established the WTA Ventures commercial arm.
- Simon faced criticism for suspending WTA events in China over Peng Shuai’s disappearance and later for approving a three-year WTA Finals deal in Saudi Arabia, raising human rights concerns.
- The WTA board will initiate a search for Simon's successor to ensure smooth governance and future growth under new leadership.
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WTA chairman Simon to retire in December
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman Steve Simon will step down from his role in December after 10 years with the organisation, the governing body of women's tennis said on Thursday.Simon joined the WTA in 2015 as chief executive and was replaced in that role by Portia Archer in July."Since day on
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WTA chairman Simon announces retirement. He oversaw player pay increase, took heat for Saudi stance
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon has informed the organization's board of directors he plans to retire in December, the women’s tennis circuit announced Thursday.
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